On this day in 1996, Ghostface Killah’s released highly anticipated debut album Ironman was released on the Loud/RCA imprint. With exclusive in-house Wu production from True Master and the RZA coupled with Raekwon The Chef appearing on almost every song on the album, making this album one of the best concept albums completed by the […]
Mary J. Blige is the latest guest to appear on Taraji P. Henson’s Facebook Watch series, Peace of Mind With Taraji. The singer dealt with a public divorce after a 10-year marriage with Kendu Isaacs and talks about the romantic lessons she learned. Instead of rushing into another situation, Mary says she’ll “rather be single […]
There’s no hateration or holleration in this dancerie. Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent are getting it percolating for an ABC single-camera comedy series called Family Affair. There’s no word if they’ll also be starring in it but 50 and Mary are serving as executive producers through their respective production companies. Advertisement The New York […]
Mary J. Blige has a catalog that can stand the test of the time, and she continues to expand her resume. The singer and actor launched her very own wine brand, Sun Goddess. The New York native celebrated the launch at Brooklyn Chop House over the weekend. Advertisement A source told Page Six, “No celebrities […]
It appears Taraji P Henson is back on the market. There had been speculation on social media that Taraji and Super Bowl (XLI) champion, Kelvin Hayden secretly ended their engagement. For a while, there had been signs but no real proof. However, the rumor mill got very active when Hayden did not show up to Henson’s 50th […]
Singer Jaguar Wright has been making headlines recently after coming out against multiple celebrities. Wright has worked with artists such as The Roots, Jay-Z, and Common. She recently came out with allegations that Common sexually assaulted her while they were together. She also came out with accusations that Summer Walker had been assaulted. Even though […]
Rihanna’s 2007 single “Umbrella” marked the turn of a good girl gone bad. The song shot her to superstardom and became one of the most iconic records in her entire catalog. It’s crazy to think what would’ve happened if the song went to Mary J. Blige, who the song was originally recorded for but she […]
The MTV Video Music Awards have been home to some of the most outrageous moments in award show history. Now a moment from the 1999 show has popped back up, the much talked about touch of Lil Kim’s breast by Diana Ross. Also present on the stage during the moment was Mary J. Blige, who […]
Fans have loved to attribute R&B icon Mary J. Blige with the “Auntie” title, but she is not feeling it. The Queen of Hip Hop-Soul revealed to Hip Hollywood that it is not the most flattering of comments in her eyes. “Why can’t I just be your sister?,” Mary asked. “There’s women that are like, […]
Dave East has released his latest mixtape Karma 3, bringing 15 new tracks to his fans. The latest release features appearances from Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Popcaan, Jozzy, Benny the Butcher, Young Dolph, and Trouble. You can stream the album below. Advertisement
The Power sequel officially has a release date. The spin-off, Power Book II: Ghost, is set for a September 6 drop date. The new series will bring ten episodes and will see the most hated TV child in America, Tariq St. Patrick, figure out life after the death of his father and the attempt to […]
Today marks the 28th anniversary of Mary J. Blige’s debut album, What’s The 411?. This was her introduction to the world and Puff Daddy before he called himself Diddy proclaimed the” Queen of Hip Hop Soul”. This was one album that totally dominated not only the 90’s but also r&b music. During that time, she […]
Some of your favorite black celebrities are linking up to call for the reopening of a 10-year-old case that resulted in the death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of Pleasantville police. On October 17th, 20-year-old Danroy “DJ” Henry Jr was shot and killed by a white officer, Aaron Hess, in New York. […]
On June 25, 1996, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Dame Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke embarked on a creative journey that has morphed into a billion-dollar movement today with the release of the Reasonable Doubt LP. Released courtesy of their independent Roc-A-Fella imprint, Jay’s premier album was promoted and sanctioned by the streets, with previews of the […]
The “No More Drama” singer is bringing drama to a home near you. Directed by Malik Vitthal, in a supernatural thriller, Mary J. Blige portrays an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, who is being haunted by a spirit of an unarmed black man that was killed by police. In the trailer below, things […]
The work of Grammy-award winning producer, Troy Taylor, can be heard on albums from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and more. He also had a hand in Trey Songz’s breakout album, Ready. His catalog alone shows how long he has been in the game so he definitely has a lot […]
The M-E-T-H-O-D Man has been added to the Power spinoff titled Power Book II. He will join his “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By” collaborator Mary J. Blige in the series. Deadline details the series will feature the Wu-Tang rapper as an “ambitious and savvy attorney” named Davis Maclean. Maclean […]
Mary J. Blige is the latest superstar to get the biopic treatment. Amazon Studios is cooking up a documentary that will give us an in-depth look into the singer’s life as she struggled with poverty, addiction, abuse, heartbreak and more. She recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of her sophomore album, My Life, and she’s gearing […]
On this day in 1994, the Queen of Hip Hop/R&B Mary J. Blige released what is possibly her best work to date, he sophomore ‘My Life’ album. Produced by Diddy, who was then recognized as Sean “Puffy” Combs on his skyrocketing Bad Boy imprint, MJB’s album appealed to so many because of her relatable experiences […]
After delivering outstanding performances in Netflix’s, Umbrella Academy, and Mudbound, Billboard reports Mary J. Blige inked a first look deal with Lionsgate studios. “I couldn’t be more excited to be working with Lionsgate,” stated Blige of the union. “They are incredible collaborators and have been natural partners from when we first started talking. I can’t […]
